It’s totally possible to exercise your dog effectively when you have a busy schedule. I work four ten-hour days per week I also have private clients on my “weekends” and enjoy …
Why We Punish Our Dogs
I’m writing this article to talk about something I don’t hear people talking about enough. It’s intensely personal for me, but I think it needs to be said. It’s about …
What’s a Puppy Palace, and Do I Need One?
Puppies are the best. Fun, hilarious, sweet, and snuggly. Until they’re pooping in the corner behind your back… or biting your feet while you’re working on your laptop… or doing …
Crossing the Nicaragua-Honduras Border With Dogs and a Van: Step by Step
If you’re on a tour of the CA-4 countries or driving the Pan-American Highway for a dream expedition, you may find yourself wondering how to smoothly cross the Honduras-Nicaragua border. …
Crossing the Nicaragua-Costa Rica Border With Dogs and a Van: A Step-by-Step Guide
Costa Rica and Nicaragua are both fantastically beautiful countries with fascinating histories, welcoming people, and amazing nature. While Costa Rica has more of a reputation as a safe and welcoming …
My Dog Runs Up to Other Dogs, Sniffs, and Attacks
“If [my dog] sees a random dog in the field and gets a chance to run to it, she goes up to it and starts off good by just smelling …
Keeping Your Dog Entertained During the First Two Weeks After TPOLO
It’s been 3.5 weeks since Barley, my border collie, had TPLO surgery. He’s almost 9 years old but he’s extremely active, so I knew that recovery would be hard on …
How to Smoothly Cross the US/Mexico Border with a Van
Yesterday (November 3, 2022) I crossed the border at Eagle Pass/Piedras Negras to go to Mexico and start the southbound leg of my Pan-American Highway trip. Per usual with the …
Is PetPlate Worth It?
Pet Plate reached out to me this summer asking if I’d like to test out their meal delivery service for my dogs in exchange for a review. Of course, I …
My Dog is Starting to Attack his Mother: 7 Steps to Regain Peace
We’ve already covered a few different cases where dogs don’t get along, but this Ask a Behavior Consultant post is different. If you’re dealing with aggression between dogs in your …